What should you look for in an apartment in Cannes?

Everyday comfort

Picture an ordinary day, not just a viewing in the sunshine.

• Try the route from the street to the lift and the front door.
• Check daylight, overlooking and noise at different times.
• Check storage, circulation and how each room can be used.

Your budget after purchase

Two apartments with the same asking price can have very different running costs.

• Ask for a breakdown of charges and what they cover.
• Identify planned work in the apartment and the building.
• Separate recurring costs from one-off expenses.

Outdoor space you can actually use

Judge a terrace by how you can use it, not just its floor area.

• Check there is room for a table and space to move around it.
• Check orientation, privacy and shelter from the wind.
• Compare access from the living areas.